December 17, 2008
Mayor George Piazza called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. and stated that in compliance with the “Open Public Meeting Act” this is a Regular Meeting of the Township Committee as published in the Hunterdon Review, the agenda has been posted at the Municipal Building and distributed to the Hunterdon Review, Courier News, the Express Times, the Hunterdon County Democrat and the Star Ledger.
Mayor Piazza asked everyone to stand for the flag salute.
Present - Edward Post Patricia Schriver Jay Weeks
George Piazza Frank Morrison
Absent - None
Also Present - Attorney Eric Bernstein, Deputy Clerk Kim Jacobus and 5members of the public.
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved the December 3, 2008 regular meeting minutes. AYES: Post, Schriver, Morrison ABSTAIN: Weeks, Piazza
ORDINANCES
Ordinance No. 2008-11
– Public Hearing
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the public hearing was opened for comments.
There were no public comments.
The public hearing was closed on a motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote.
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Ordinance No 2008-11, as written below.
STATE OF NEW
AN ORDINANCE TO
REVISE, AMEND AND SUPPLEMENT
THE CODE OF THE
SECTION 330-35, TITLED “IMPROVEMENTS”
WHEREAS, the Township Committee of the Township of Lebanon, Hunterdon County, New Jersey has reviewed the Township Code and believes that some amendments to the Land Subdivision Ordinance are necessary; and,
WHEREAS, the Township Committee believes such amendments are necessary to update, supplement, clarify and/or explain certain provisions in the Land Subdivision Ordinance.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Township Committee of the
330-35 Improvements.
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H. Fire Protection Systems
1. Purpose and Applicability. While recognizing that it may not be possible to assure complete fire protection in every given case, in order to provide the Lebanon Township Fire Company with some minimum firefighting capability, all subdivisions of three (3) lots or more, excluding remaining lands, and all site plans involving one thousand (1000) square feet or more of new building construction shall provide for a source of water for firefighting purposes in systems approved by the Lebanon Township Fire Official, the Lebanon Township Fire Company and the Lebanon Township Engineer. Minor subdivisions of land that are further subdivided prior to the time limit established in 330-22 E. are subject to this section. This requirement shall be noted in the property deed in the event the property is sold prior to reaching the above lot requirement.
2. In areas where public or private central water supply is available and has been approved in writing by the Lebanon Township Fire Official, the Lebanon Township Fire Company and the Lebanon Township Engineer for minimum firefighting purposes, fire hydrants may be installed by the applicant upon those approvals above and the approval
of the Lebanon Township Committee at the appropriate locations in accordance with the following standards:
(a) no change
(b) no change
3. Where public or private central water is not available currently or in the foreseeable future, underground storage tanks shall be installed by the applicant to provide a source of water for firefighting in accordance with the following minimum criteria:
(a) For all subdivisions of three (3) lots or more, excluding remaining land, new underground water storage tanks shall be located and installed so that no dwelling is farther than one thousand (1,000) feet from any such tank as measured along the street, either public or private, and the access driveway to the dwelling. In no event shall the distance between the tanks be greater than two thousand (2,000) feet. At least one (1) tank shall be installed for each two thousand (2,000) feet of street or fraction thereof. The capacity of every underground water storage tank or tanks shall be based on the proposed number of lots in the subdivision and the applicable NFPA standards. Notwithstanding the above, the minimum capacity of every underground water storage tank within residential zone districts shall be thirty thousand (30,000) gallons.
(b) In site plans of nonresidential properties involving one thousand (1,000) square feet or more of new building construction, the tank size shall be based on the applicable NFPA standards for the proposed structures to be protected, using seventy-five percent (75%) of the tank capacity. Tank location for nonresidential developments shall be determined by the Lebanon Township Fire Official, the Lebanon Township Fire Company and the Lebanon Township Engineer.
(c) The underground water storage tanks shall be installed so that the tank suction connections shall be no higher than eighteen feet (18’) above the bottom of the tank. Tanks shall be new, as certified by the manufacturer and developer/owner, made of fiberglass construction and installed as per the manufacturer’s specifications. The tank shall be installed with anti-flotation footings and straps. The initial filling of the tank shall be the responsibility of the applicant. The tank shall include a locking access manhole with a minimum diameter of thirty inches (30”) and a combination air vent/sight indicator for measuring the water level while providing ventilation sufficient enough to permit a flow of water as per the applicable NFPA standards.
(d) The underground water storage stank or tanks in residential developments shall be located on private property within utility easements along the edge of the lot, as close to the right-of-way as possible without interfering with required road improvements. An apron shall be provided adjacent to the tank and off of the roadway for parking of the fire fighting apparatus. In the event no curb is installed, protective barriers must be installed by the owner or developer. The tank shall be designed according to specifications provided by the Township
Engineer.
(e) “No Stopping or Standing” zones shall be delineated at each tank location for a distance of twenty-five feet (25’) in each direction from the water outlet device of such tank on both sides of the streets. Such delineation shall be appropriately identified by signs meeting the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, latest edition, design standards set forth by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. Signs shall be installed prior to issuance of building permits.
(f) No change
(g) Prior to acceptance of the
underground water storage tank, inspections of the underground water storage
tank shall be the responsibility of the Lebanon Township Fire Company. Inspection
shall occur at least every six months. The Fire Company will check the
condition of standpipes, pipe fittings, water levels in the tank, and such
other items as may be necessary to ensure that the tank is serviceable. Any
maintenance requirements, as determined by the Lebanon Township Fire Company
shall be the responsibility of the developer until such time as the development
is completed and the fire tank is accepted by
(h) No change
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER ORDAINED that:
1. All ordinances or portions of ordinances which are inconsistent with this Ordinance shall be repealed as to their inconsistencies only.
2. If any provision or paragraph of this Ordinance shall be held invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the same shall not affect the other provisions or paragraphs of this Ordinance, except so far as the provision or paragraph so declared invalid shall be separable from the remainder or any portion thereof.
Ordinance No. 2008-12-
Public Hearing
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried
by favorable roll call vote, the
public hearing was opened for comments.
AYES: Schriver, Post, Piazza, Morrison
NAYES: Weeks
There were no public comments.
The public hearing was closed on a motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote.
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried
by favorable roll call vote, the
Township Committee adopted Ordinance No 2008-12, as written below. AYES: Schriver,
Post, Piazza, Morrison NAYES: Weeks
STATE OF NEW
ORDINANCE NO.
2008-12
AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN EXPENSES FROM THE CAPITAL
BUDGET OF THE
TOWNSHIP COMMITTEE OF THE
STATE OF NEW
CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW MUNICIPAL GARAGE
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the Township Committee of the
Preliminary costs
for the construction of a new municipal garage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$38.057.73
The said sum being
available in the Township Capital Improvement fund.
Resolution No. 102-2008 - Awarding a Contract for Gasoline, Diesel
& Heating Oil for 2009
Motion by Mr. Morrison, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 102-2008 as written below.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 102-2008
AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
GASOLINE, DIESEL AND HEATING OIL FOR 2009
WHEREAS, bids were received on December 3, 2008 for Gasoline, Diesel and Heating Oil, and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee has reviewed the recommendations made by the Township Superintendent of Public Works on said bids.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the
Van Doren Oil Company No Lead – high test $ .29 per gallon delivery
Van Doren Oil Company Diesel $ .29 per gallon delivery
Van Doren Oil Company Heating Oil $ .34 per gallon delivery
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Clerk are hereby authorized and directed to execute the contracts for same.
Resolution No. 103-2008- Awarding a Contract for 2009 Road Materials
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 103-2008 as written below.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 103-2008
RESOLUTION AWARDING A CONTRACT FOR
2009 ROAD MATERIALS
WHEREAS, bids were received on December 3, 2008 for 2009 Road Materials, and
WHEREAS, the Township Committee has reviewed the recommendations made by the Township Superintendent of Public Works on said bids.
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Township Committee of the
$ 12.25 ton delivered
Type A Catch Basin $ 368.00 each
Brent Materials Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe – 15” $ 5.87 L.F.
Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe – 18” $ 8.85 L.F
Corrugated Polyethylene Pipe – 24” $ 15.50 L.F.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and Township Clerk are herby authorized and directed to execute the contracts for same.
The Committee did not award a bid for blacktop as the bid came in high. Attorney Bernstein stated that we need to re-bid the blacktop and indicate that we want a price with a sliding scale based on the price of oil.
Resolution No.
104-2008- Over Charge of Tax
Interest
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 104-2008 as written below.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 104-2008
OVER CHARGE OF INTEREST
WHEREAS
there exists a delinquency for 2008 taxes for Block 24,
WHEREAS this amount of $12.21 should have been credited to taxes and not to interest,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the amount of $12.21 be cancelled and that the collector be released from the collection of this amount.
Resolution No. 105-2008 - Refund for
Overpayment of Taxes
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 105-2008 as written below.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 105-2008
REFUND OF OVERPAYMENT OF TAXES
WHEREAS there exists an overpayment of 2008 taxes for the following properties, and
WHEREAS these amounts have been requested for refund by the
homeowners,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Treasurer be authorized to prepare and Mayor, Treasurer and Clerk be authorized to sign refund checks to the following property owners:
David Tullo 57/22 $1,271.34
George Parsons 17/1.01 $866.12
William & Pamela Nicolai 53/1.01 $208.04
J. Barry Cocziello 44/18 Q0117 $129.52
Leonides Rosado 7/9&7/9.02 $1,096.60
Earl, Joan, Richard $ Robert Pelio 51/1 $5,732.22
Vincent & Rebecca Albani 38/16 $267.67
John & Donna Watkins 36/18 Q0081 $151.08
Ward & Gross Esq (Wilson) 40/10.03 $206.61
Resolution No. 106-2008 - Redemption of Tax
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 106-2008 as written below.
STATE
OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 106-2008
REDEMPTION OF TAX
WHEREAS the Tax Collector did sell a Tax Sale Certificate # 200806 on October 22, 2008 to US Bank-Cust/SASS MUNI V dtr and,
WHEREAS the amount of $4,763.80 has been collected from Millington Savings Bank for Clyde Keith Decker, owner of Block 27, Lot 4, 10 Boulder Field Road, Lebanon Township, and
WHEREAS there had also been a premium paid at the Tax Sale by US Bank-Cust/SASS MUNI V dtr in the amount of $2,500.00 for this Tax Sale certificate #200806,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer be authorized to prepare and the Mayor, Treasurer and Clerk be authorized to sign a check in the amount of $7,263.80 payable to US Bank-Cust/SASS MUNI V dtr.
Resolution No. 107-2008 - Redemption of Tax
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 107-2008 as written below.
STATE
OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 107-2008
REDEMPTION OF TAX
WHEREAS the Tax Collector did sell a Tax Sale Certificate # 200803 on October 22, 2008 to Plymouth Park Tax Services and,
WHEREAS the
amount of $32,409.46 has been collected from Sun Bank for Guy and Kristen
Irving, owners of Block 61,
WHEREAS there had also been a premium paid at the Tax Sale by Plymouth Park Tax Services in the amount of $34,000.00 for this Tax Sale certificate #200803,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Treasurer be authorized to prepare and the Mayor, Treasurer and Clerk be authorized to sign a check in the amount of $66,409.46 payable to Plymouth Park Tax Services.
Resolution No. 108-2008 - 2008 Tax Surplus
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 108-2008 as written below.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 108-2008
2008 TAX SURPLUS
WHEREAS N.J.S.A.40A:5-17.1 allows for amounts of $5.00 and less of overpaid taxes to be cancelled, and
WHEREAS the following amounts are overpaid for 2008, and
WHEREAS it is the desire of the Tax Collector to clear these small credit balances before the New Year,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following amounts be cancelled and placed in surplus:
Owner: Block/Lot Amount:
Kevin & Barbara Clemente 12/10.06 .01
Larry & Gretchen Witt 16/17.03 .01
Bruce & Elizabeth Black 16/22 .01
Mark & Leslie Brady 16/54 .05
Jonathan & Patricia Moynihan 17/9 Q0093 .27
Mary Drucker 17/17 .16
Margaret Lukas 18/5 .01
Damian Lyons 18/8 .01
Susan & Peter Hadden 18/44.02 .01
Susan & Peter Hadden 18/44.02 Q0041 .01
Dennis Mraz 21/17 .01
Rhonda Jordan 22/7 .01
James & Susan Mac Donald 24/5.11 Q0019 .50
Robert & Amber Serritella 24/32.10 .01
Bruce & Gail Cummingham 24/61 .01
Thomas Donnelly 24/65 .09
David & Joelle Defreitas 26/47 .01
Leslie McEachern 29/9 .01
Brian & Denise Pianucci 30/29 .01
Michael Pennino 31/1 .01
Philip Salkie 36/4 .01
Edward Welsh 37/5 .10
Timothy Lynn 37/19.01 .01
Marilyn Rochelle 37/32 .02
Douglas & Amy Compton 37.01/5 .01
Joseph Jacobus 38/42 .02
Caroline Braillard 38/93 .36
William & Marie Trembley 38/113.01 .01
Lois Deutsch 40/37 .10
Michael & Joan Blanchard 41/15 .01
Ronald & Joan Enyingi 44/22.01 .20
Paul Reiss 46/17 Q0216 .16
Robert & Janice Martorano 47/1 .44
Frank & Phillis Sullivan 48/2.06 .01
Charles Fortenbacker 48/10 .01
Jeff & Susannah Lanka 49/21 .01
John & Sally Ollerenshaw 49/79 .01
Timothy Will 53/14 .01
Fedor & Tatjana Frenkel 54/17.02 .01
Gary & Loretta Winters 57/3 .01
Mary Notarte 60/33 .03
Wm & Doralee VanVeldhuisen 60/41.02 .01
Maxine Volger 61/42.01 .20
Tim & Beth Maxwell 64/7.03 .01
Warren Gabriel 65/3 .01
Dennis & Constance Gilmore 66/1 .01
Adam Duckworth 69/44 .01
Carmen Desilva 71/2 .01
Stanislav Popov 73/25 .01
Wayne Fonteix 73/55.03 .60
59/69 .15
TOTAL: $3.80
Resolution No. 109-2008
- 2008 Delinquent Taxes to be Canceled
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Mr. Morrison and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 109-2008 as written below.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 109-2008
DELINQUENT TAXES TO BE CANCELED
WHEREAS N.J.S.A.40A:5-17.01 allows for amounts of $5.00 and less of delinquent taxes to be cancelled, and
WHEREAS the following amounts are open and due for 2008, and
WHEREAS it is the desire of the Tax Collector to clear these small balances before the New Year,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following amounts be cancelled:
Owner: Block/Lot Amount:
Edward & Rose Eick 10/52 .20
Alice Blackwelder 11/10 .46
Jon Willoughby 11/41 .80
Robert Cassavell 12/45.03 .36
Stephen Signa 12/49.07 .01
Jeffrey Wilker 13/9 .60
William Nasso 17/2 .01
Jean Lynch 18/30 .01
Karen Barlow 23/7 .01
Charles Donovan 24/50 .01
Paul Vogel 24/84 .01
Jeffrey Hoffman 26/31 .01
Arthur Slinger 29/33.02 .01
Andrew Leiwant 30/35 .01
Devinder Singh 30/37 .01
Mary Siedenburg 35/50 .01
Jess & Carol Vreeland 35/74.04 .43
Ronald Yourth 35/75.03 .03
David & Cynthia English 36/28.02 .01
David & Cynthia English 36/28.02 Q0246 .03
Ken & Pamela Hoy 36/29.01 .01
Larry Marino 37/23.17 .01
Garry
Michael Liberto 38/18.06 .01
Lower Valley Land 38/35 .02
Lance Tong 38/62 .01
Kenneth Brown 46/2.04 .01
Judith Preble 46/29 .01
Al &Susan Warnasch 51/10 .01
Byron Tiger 53/21 .01
Susan Rothbart 56/14.01 .01
Robert Ball 57/47.01 Q0169 .30
Cliff & Hellen Kendrick 59/54 .02
Jesse McDonald 61/7.01 Q0192 .52
Thomas Neceda 61.01/18 .01
Richard & Linda Berg 64/13 .01
James & Dawn Simila 65/12 .01
George & Bonnie Hecht 65/20.01 .11
David Morrish 69/31 .01
Mark Cobb 73/34 .01
Emmett Angell 38/111 1.00
TOTAL: $6.51
Resolution No.
110-2008 – Transfers
The Committee discussed the issue of transferring money from the Accumulated Absence line item for the payment of bills. The Committee wants an explanation from the Treasurer, as to the reason for the transfers. They would like the explanation by the close of business, Wednesday, December 24.
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 110-2008 as written below.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO. 110-2008
TRANSFERS
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Administration
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5,271.38 |
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Prosecutor s/w |
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364.73 |
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6,500.00 |
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3,000.00 |
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Resolution No. 111
-2008 - Open Space
We have applied for 15% of the Open Space money that we can bring back to the municipality for open space uses. This money can be reserved. Mayor Piazza questioned as to what the money could go towards, such as the debt that we already have on the property that we bought.
Attorney Bernstein stated that we have to look at what the County’s requirements are for how the money is spent.
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 111-2008 as written below.
STATE OF NEW
RESOLUTION NO.111-2008
REQUEST TO RESERVE OPEN SPACE TRUST FUNDS
WHEREAS, fifteen percent of the Hunterdon County Open Space Trust Fund raised from the open space tax collected annually in each municipality is available for municipal open space purposes each year; and
WHEREAS,
the
WHEREAS,
the
NOW,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Township Committee of the
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution shall be forwarded to the Hunterdon County Board of Freeholders and the County Open Space Coordinator.
Resolution No.
112-2008 – Combe Landfill
Attorney Bernstein’s office received material from Selective Insurance relative to the Combefill Landfill. Selective Insurance is paying our obligation of the lawsuit in the amount of $57,884.29. Attorney Bernstein will review the information, if it is satisfactory, a resolution is needed allowing the Mayor and Clerk to execute the documents.
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee adopted Resolution No. 112-2008 for the Mayor and Clerk to execute the documents required for the Combefill Landfill settlement. The resolution is to be completed by Attorney Bernstein and forwarded to the Clerk.
OLD BUSINESS
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee Authorized the Mayor to Sign the Remedial Action Report Draft
for Fire House # 1 from TRC.
Mr. Post stated that we had received a letter from the DEP and they had made a determination that no further action is necessary for the remediation at the DPW Garage. The Committee was not aware that there was any remediation at the site. Attorney Bernstein stated that he would look into it and also speak to Paul and Warren.
In another matter with the DEP, regarding Fire Station #1, Mr. Post is still looking for a meeting with the DEP. He is going to try and get in touch with the Bureau Chief in Cedar Knolls to try and get things settled with the ongoing matter at Fire Station #1.
Mr. Post stated that he attended the COAH meeting last
Thursday, (December 11) that was held at the New Jersey Water Supply Authority
Annex. Assemblywomen Marcia Karrow, who sponsored the meeting, the COAH Director,
Eileen Swan Highlands Director and a many other elected officials attended the
meeting. The meeting was to clarify the
Executive Order from the Governor which was the interpretation of COAH. The plan allowed us, if we adopted the
Highlands Master Plan, a 1- year extension on our COAH Plan. COAH affirmed that the density model that
will be offered by the
NEW BUSINESS
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Committee set the 2009 Reorganization meeting for January 7, 2009 at 7:00 p.m.
The Committee decided to table discussion regarding the Township Dinner until the January 21, 2009 meeting.
Mayor Piazza stated that at a previous Planning Board
meeting, the Zoning Officer mentioned that people are approaching him for
permits for outdoor wood fired boilers.
He does not see anything in our ordinance regarding them, so he does not
issue permits for them. Just recently Mayor
Piazza received brochures stating that they are against the law, according to
the
PRESENTATION OF VOUCHERS
Committee members provided a description of vouchers exceeding $1,000.00.
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved the December 17, 2008 bill list in the amount of $150,827.24
CORRESPONDENCE
Tax Collector’s Report for the Month of November.
There was a letter from Hunterdon County Planning Board regarding Hunterdon County Open Space Trust Fund Program.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee opened the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
Anthony Casale of
Motion by Mr. Post, seconded by Ms. Schriver and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee closed the Public Comment portion of the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Motion by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee approved Resolution No. 113-2008 and convened in executive session at 7:53 p.m. Formal action may be taken.
RESOLUTION NO. 113-2008
BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor and Township Committee of the Township of
Public to discuss the following matters:
Personnel-Tax Assessor
Litigation- Tax Collector
Attorney Client Privilege
Attorney Client Privilege –Relative to Historic matter
Motion by Ms. Schriver,
seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote, the Township Committee reconvened the Regular
Committee meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Attorney Bernstein
stated that all members of the Governing Body present at the commencement of
the executive session were present at the recommencement of the open session as
well as the Township Attorney and the Township Deputy Clerk. The Township Committee met with the Tax
Assessor, Mary Mastro, relative to benefit issues. The Committee instructed the Deputy Clerk to
speak to the Township Clerk relative to the continuation of what had previously
been dealt with in regard to this position.
No formal action to be taken.
There was discussion
regarding the
litigation between the Tax Collector and the Township No formal action to be taken. There was further discussion relative to some
items involving the building and the Historians. They will be invited to attend the second
meeting in January as well as the Township Treasurer relative to some issues
involving monies and related items. No
formal action to be taken.
Having no further business to come before the Committee, a motion was made by Ms. Schriver, seconded by Mr. Post and carried by unanimous favorable roll call vote to adjourn the meeting at 8:32 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
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Kimberly S. Jacobus
Deputy Clerk
Approved: January 21, 2009
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George Piazza, Mayor